Horse Gram Curry Recipe

Horse Gram Curry Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup horse gram
• 6 shallots/small onions
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2 green chilies
• 1½ tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ tsp peppercorns
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 4 red chilies
• 3 sprigs of curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

Instructions

1. Dry Roast Horse Gram:

   • Heat a thick-bottomed pan over medium flame.
   • Add 1 cup of horse gram and stir continuously, dry roasting for 3-4 minutes.
   • Turn off the flame and transfer the roasted horse gram into a bowl.

2. Wash and Soak:

   • Wash the horse gram 3-4 times to remove stones and dirt.
   • Soak it in water for 5 hours.

3. Pressure Cook Horse Gram:

   • Transfer the soaked horse gram into a pressure cooker.
   • Add enough water to cover the horse gram.
   • Add 1 tsp of red chili powder, ½ tsp of turmeric powder, a few curry leaves, and a little salt.
   • Close the lid and pressure cook over medium flame for 5 whistles.

4. Prepare Coconut Paste:

   • In a blender, add 1 cup grated coconut, 2 green chilies, 6 shallots, 5 garlic cloves, 1 sprig of curry leaves, ½ tsp peppercorns, 1 tsp cumin seeds, and ½ tsp turmeric powder.
   • Add a little water and coarse grind the mixture. Set aside.

5. Cook Coconut Paste:

   • Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a thick-bottomed pan over medium flame.
   • Add the coconut paste and sauté until the raw smell of garlic disappears.

6. Blend Horse Gram:

   • Once the pressure cooker cools down, open it and allow it to cool slightly.
   • Take 2 ladles of the boiled horse gram along with some gravy and blend until smooth.
   • Add the blended mixture back into the pressure cooker and mix well.

7. Combine and Boil:

   • Add the remaining boiled horse gram into the pan with the coconut paste.
   • Add a little more water if needed and mix well.
   • Boil the mixture for 2 minutes.
   • Check and adjust salt as required.
   • Turn off the flame.

8. Prepare Tempering:

   • Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a thick-bottomed pan over medium flame.
   • Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and let them splutter.
   • Add ½ cup finely chopped shallots and sauté until translucent.
   • Add 4 chopped red chilies and 2 sprigs of curry leaves. Sauté briefly and turn off the flame.
   • Add ½ tsp red chili powder and mix well.

9. Final Steps:

   • Add the tempering mixture to the horse gram curry and mix well.

10. Serve:

    • Your horse gram curry is now ready. It goes well with rice. Enjoy!